This Day in American History Podcast

Our story begins in the bustling world of 1940s America. The music scene was vibrant, with jazz, swing, and the burgeoning sounds of rhythm and blues filling the airwaves. As the nation recovered from the Great Depression and teetered on the brink of entering World War II, music provided a much-needed escape and a source of unity for millions. Billboard magazine, which had been around since 1894,...